19th Century
19th Century
Yang Borun
A Scholar's Path in the Shanghai School Born into a scholarly family in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, Yang Borun, known also by his birth name Yang Peifu, lived a life shaped by the intellectual traditions of his lineage. He arrived in Shanghai in the early 1860s, a period of significant change, seeking to find his place within the bustling urban landscape. To support his family, he turned his brush to the canvas, selling his works to meet the ne…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Yang Borun's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Yang Borun's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.